An engaged search is a logical and attractive combination of both contingency and retained fee structures. This is among the best type of working relationships. This type of recruitment is strongly recommended when you prefer a contractually committed and fully engaged search relationship, but you do not want to commit to a fully retained search fee structure.
Fee
In the engaged search, the client pays an engagement fee of $5,000 prior to the start of a search. The balance of the fee becomes due after the candidate begins employment. The service charge is 28% – 30% of the candidate’s first year’s compensation.
Other Expenses
We do pass on “at cost” client approved expenses: These are inclusive of the candidate’s travel to interview at the client, the client requested job advertising, background check, degree verification, drug tests, etc.
We do not charge “administrative fees” to cover phone charges, printing, typing, copying, etc in our searches. We view these as normal and customary parts of the service we provide.